Book before the 1 January 2027 deadline
Smoke Alarm Installation Gold Coast
We install and replace interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms for Gold Coast homes, rentals and properties being sold. From 1 January 2027, every Queensland home must have them.
- Photoelectric (AS 3786:2014)
- Interconnected
- Hardwired & 10-year battery
- Homes, rentals & units
Smoke alarm installation and replacement for Gold Coast homes
Gold Coast CCTV installs, replaces and upgrades smoke alarms for homeowners, landlords and property managers across the Gold Coast.
Whether you're replacing an expired alarm, getting a rental ready for new tenants or upgrading before the 2027 deadline, we check your current alarms, explain what your property needs and give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Need smoke alarms installed or replaced?
Our smoke alarm services
Compliant photoelectric alarms, installed in the right places and connected to work together.
Interconnected photoelectric alarms
New systems where every required alarm sounds together when one detects smoke, so a fire in one room alerts everyone in the home.
Smoke alarm replacement
Replace expired, faulty or ionisation alarms with compliant photoelectric models that interconnect with the rest of your system.
Hardwired smoke alarms
Mains-powered alarms with backup power for new builds, renovations and homes that already have hardwired alarms. 240V work is done by a licensed electrician.
10-year battery alarms
Wireless interconnected alarms with sealed 10-year lithium batteries: a tidy upgrade for eligible existing homes without hardwired alarms.
Queensland smoke alarm laws: what Gold Coast owners need to know
By 1 January 2027, every Queensland home, including owner-occupied houses, townhouses and units, must have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms. Rentals and homes being sold have needed them since 2022.
Key dates
| Date | Who must comply |
|---|---|
| 1 January 2017 | New homes and substantially renovated homes |
| 1 January 2022 | Homes being sold, leased or having a lease renewed |
| 1 January 2027 | All remaining Queensland homes, including owner-occupied |
A compliant smoke alarm must:
- be photoelectric and meet AS 3786:2014
- be interconnected with every other required alarm
- be less than 10 years old from its manufacture date
- work when tested
- be hardwired, or powered by a non-removable 10-year battery
Where smoke alarms must be installed
- in every bedroom
- in hallways that connect bedrooms to the rest of the home (or the connecting area if there's no hallway)
- on every storey; on a storey without bedrooms, on the most likely exit path
Alarms also need clearance from walls, corners, lights, ceiling fans and air-con vents.
Faulty or expired alarms must be replaced now, not in 2027. For the official rules, see the Queensland Fire Department's smoke alarm guidance.
Hardwired or 10-year battery smoke alarms?
What your home already has decides the option. If you have hardwired alarms now, the replacements must be hardwired too.
| Hardwired | 10-year battery | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 240V mains with backup battery | Sealed, non-removable 10-year lithium battery |
| When it's used | Required in new homes, substantial renovations and where hardwired alarms already exist | Allowed in existing homes without hardwired alarms |
| Interconnection | Cabled or wireless | Wireless |
| Installed by | Licensed electrician | No electrical work needed |
Smoke alarms for homeowners, landlords and sellers
Homeowners
Owner-occupied homes must comply by 1 January 2027. Townhouses need alarms on every level, and units with hardwired alarms need hardwired replacements. Booking early avoids the end-of-year rush.
Landlords and property managers
Rentals have needed compliant alarms since 2022. Landlords must test and clean alarms within 30 days before each tenancy starts. We replace expired or faulty alarms and work around tenancy changes.
Selling a home
Queensland homes being sold must have compliant smoke alarms. Check yours early so it doesn't hold up the sale. Your conveyancer can advise on the seller's smoke alarm declaration.
How it works and what it costs
Tell us about the property
Your suburb, number of bedrooms and storeys, and whether the current alarms are hardwired or battery.
We check the current alarms
Age, type, location and condition of each alarm, checked against the current Queensland rules.
You get a clear quote
Alarm type, number, positions and any electrical work, priced before anything is installed.
Install and test
Every alarm is tested to confirm it sounds and interconnects, and we show you how to test and clean them.
How much does smoke alarm installation cost on the Gold Coast?
The price depends on how many alarms your home needs (set by bedrooms and storeys), whether they're hardwired or 10-year battery, ceiling access and any electrical work. Send us your suburb, bedroom count and current alarm type for a quote.
Smoke alarm installation across the Gold Coast
We install and replace smoke alarms in suburbs including:
Not sure if we cover your suburb? Call (07) 2150 0334.
Smoke alarm installation FAQs
When is the smoke alarm deadline in Queensland?
1 January 2027 for all remaining Queensland homes, including owner-occupied houses, townhouses and units. Homes being sold or leased have needed interconnected photoelectric alarms since 1 January 2022, and new or substantially renovated homes since 1 January 2017.
Do I need a smoke alarm in every bedroom?
Yes. Queensland homes need a smoke alarm in every bedroom, in hallways connecting bedrooms to the rest of the home and on every storey. On a storey with no bedrooms, the alarm goes on the most likely exit path.
Do smoke alarms have to be interconnected?
Yes. All required smoke alarms must be interconnected so that when one activates, they all sound. Interconnection can be wired or wireless, depending on the alarms and the property.
Can I replace a hardwired smoke alarm with a battery one?
No. In Queensland, a hardwired smoke alarm must be replaced with a hardwired photoelectric alarm, and the work must be done by a licensed electrician.
Are 10-year battery smoke alarms legal in Queensland?
Yes, in existing homes that don't have hardwired alarms. The battery must be a non-removable 10-year battery. New homes, substantial renovations and homes with existing hardwired alarms need hardwired alarms.
How do I know if my smoke alarms need replacing?
Check the manufacture date on the alarm. Replace it if it is 10 years old or more, doesn't work when tested, is an ionisation type, or can't interconnect with your other alarms. Frequent false alarms are also worth checking.
Who is responsible for smoke alarms in a rental property?
The landlord must provide compliant smoke alarms and test and clean them within 30 days before each tenancy starts. Tenants must test and clean the alarms at least once every 12 months during the tenancy.
How much does smoke alarm installation cost on the Gold Coast?
It depends on the number of alarms your home needs, whether they are hardwired or 10-year battery, ceiling access and any electrical work. Call (07) 2150 0334 with your suburb, bedroom count and current alarm type for a quote.
Are smoke alarms the same as security alarms?
No. Smoke alarms warn of smoke and fire; security alarms detect intruders. A security alarm or CCTV system does not replace compliant smoke alarms.
Book smoke alarm installation on the Gold Coast
Replace expired alarms, get a rental compliant or upgrade your home before 1 January 2027. Call or email us for a quote.